‘Boro welcome Sammy Ameobi

Middlesbrough boss Tony Malloway has welcomed Sammy Ameobi on loan from Newcastle till the end of the season.

The 20-year-old Ameobi, who has made 14 appearances for Newcastle this season, is expected to help Middlesbrough secure promotion ticket.

“He gives us a different option. He’s an out and out attacking wide player who can operate on either side, and will be ideal when we want to play with two wingers. He will hopefully give some players a lift and create some competitio,” an excited Malloway told the Shields Gazette.

Ameobi though is cup-tied having played for Newcastle United in the third round at Brighton and so won’t debut against Chelsea today.